Nigerians Accepted Me, Despite Not Being Rich, Says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari is still basking the euphoria of the 2019 presidential election which ensured he was reelected Recalling his experience during the period, the president said he was overwhelmed by the love shown to him by Nigerians.

President Buhari also wondered why he was given preference by the electorates despite not having a deep pocket

  • President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, June 13 restated his determination to serve the country to the best of his ability, recalling his visits to the 36 states of the federation during the campaign for the 2019 presidential elections. Buhari said he was awed by the number of Nigerians who trooped out across the country to catch a glimpse of him during the electioneering period.

President Buhari is grateful for the love shown to him by Nigerians.

Buhari awed by the number of Nigerians who supported him in 2019 His words: “The number of people that turned out to see me, some waiting for 10 hours in the sun, was more than anyone could buy, or force. They just wanted to see who this Buhari was. “People wonder why Nigerians accept me, despite not being rich. I wonder, too. I felt I just have to serve Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of my ability.”

Leadership newspaper reports that the president made the comment at the presidential villa when he received the report of the National Security Summit held on Wednesday, May 26 by the House of Representatives. He asked politicians in the country not to meddle with the wishes of Nigerians when it comes to choosing their leaders irrespective of political party or religion. Buhari vowed to deploy huge resources to fight insecurity.

Source:legit.ng

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